Some Populations Disproportionaly Impacted By Disasters

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Social Vulnerability Index (SVI)



Hurricane Harvey COVID-19

SVI and COVID-19 In Harris County

Variables That Make Up SVI

U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey



Financial Impacts: Someone in household has experienced a loss of employment income since March 13, 2020 by demographics.

Food Insufficiency: Often not enough to eat in the lat 7 days by demographics.

Housing Insecurity: No confidence in the ability to pay next month’s mortgage or rent by demographics.

Mental Health Impacts: Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge nearly every day for the last 7 days by demographics.

Has COVID-19 Had A Disproportionate Impact In Our Region?